by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Adams hit .316/.407/.490 in 27 games for Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre. The 26-year-old would have been up earlier, but the Yankees released him and then re-signed him this offseason in order to open up a 40-man roster spot, and as such league rules dictated he couldn't be added to the roster until May 15. Adams replaces Chris Nelson on the Yankees roster and could be the primary third baseman until Kevin Youkilis returns from the disabled list.
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Nelson went 8 for 36 (.222) with two doubles in his stint with the Yankees. The club has called up David Adams, who couldn't be recalled until May 15 due to league rules, to replace him. Nelson's Yankees career was destined to be short-lived unless he knocked the cover off the ball.
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Phillips hit .305 with runners in scoring position last season, which included a .238 average with runners in scoring position and two outs. He's batting .357 (5 for 14) with two outs and runners in scoring position this year.
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
He is 1-3 with a 4.04 ERA and .283 opponents' batting average in eight starts. He also has 28 strikeouts and 10 walks in 35 2/3 innings.
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Rodriguez tossed four scoreless innings over four appearances between Class A Brevard County and Nashville. He struck out seven, allowed one hit and walked three.
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst
Last year, Lucroy got 23 of his 33 extra-base hits either up the middle or to the opposite field, and that's where he has hit most of his deepest flies this season, as shown on the spray charts on TexasLeaguers.com. It's only a matter of time before he finds the gaps and hits a few more balls over the wall. And don't worry about Lucroy making contact; he is striking out at a lower rate this season than last.
Lucroy is currently starting in only 59 percent of the leagues on CBSSports.com, but given that he could bust out at any time, more owners should be getting him into their lineups.
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Jordan, who is considered the Nationals' 17th-best prospect by MLB.com, has a 32-to-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio and has allowed one home run in 40 1/3 innings.
"He really had an excellent offseason," Nationals director of player development Doug Harris said, per MASNsports.com. "He really put himself in position to be in consideration for that when spring training broke. I am not surprised with the success and very pleased with where he is."
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Anderson was on track to return Friday against Kansas City, but after feeling pain during Wednesday's workout, he is without a timetable to return. Anderson owns a 6.21 ERA in 29 innings.
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst
Papelbon has just 12 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings, and with his velocity down roughly 1 mph since last season, there is cause for concern over the Phillies' closer. Papelbon has been aided by a .186 batting average on balls in play (BABIP), and with a 31 percent ground ball rate, he is fortunate to have allowed only one home run. While Papelbon hasn't set the Fantasy world on fire so far this season, things could get a lot worse.
The decline in velocity is not dramatic and the sample of innings is small, so Papelbon could still rebound. However, his owners should monitor his progress over his next several appearances closely. If he doesn't start picking up his strikeout or groundball pace, it may be time for a sell-high on the veteran closer.






